Digital Content Writer and Editor

Digital Content Writer and Editor

About Us:

OVC, INC. is a marketing agency specializing in digital marketing and content development for law firms across the United States. Our team creates strategic, search-optimized content designed to increase visibility, credibility, and growth for our clients. We are seeking an experienced Digital Content Writer and Editor to join our team at our Downers Grove, IL office.

Position Overview:

The Digital Content Writer and Editor is a full-time, salaried position responsible for creating, editing, optimizing, and managing digital content across multiple legal practice areas. This role requires strong writing and editorial judgment, knowledge of SEO best practices, and the ability to manage deadlines and revisions across multiple client projects. The position collaborates closely with SEO, design, and project leadership teams and communicates professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and optimize website pages, blog posts, scholarship descriptions, press releases, guest posts, social media content, and other digital materials
• Evaluate and refresh existing content to improve SEO performance, accuracy, and relevance
• Publish and format content within content management systems, including the use of HTML for headings, links, images, and accessibility elements
• Develop content across a wide range of legal practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and related areas
• Conduct keyword research and apply SEO strategy and best practices to content creation and optimization
• Collaborate with SEO and design teams to align content with client goals, branding, and broader marketing strategies
• Exercise editorial judgment to ensure clarity, accuracy, tone, and compliance with legal industry standards
• Manage content timelines, revisions, and approvals across multiple concurrent projects
• Contribute ideas for new content initiatives and social media strategies to support client growth and visibility
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients and internal team members regarding content development and revisions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• One to three years of professional writing and editing experience, preferably in digital marketing or SEO-driven environments
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality digital content across multiple formats and subject areas
• Strong understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization strategies
• Excellent editorial skills, including grammar, structure, tone, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits:

After a 90-day waiting period, employees are eligible for:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois medical plans (PPO, HSA-qualified PPO, and HMO options)
Delta Dental PPO or HMO coverage (with vision benefits)
Paid time off — 10 days in the first full calendar year, increasing to 15 days in subsequent years — for vacation and illness
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Optional pet insurance

Additional benefits available after one year of employment include:

401(k) retirement plan with a 3 percent company match
Paid parental leave